Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 79) | R$ 33 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 46) | R$ 32 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.39 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.13 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 5.97 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 (R$ 8,884) | R$ 3,304 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (R$ 7,291) | R$ 2,204 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (R$ 961) | R$ 567 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (R$ 5,854) | R$ 2,590 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 (R$ 4,685) | R$ 1,591 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (R$ 667) | R$ 493 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (R$ 156) | R$ 85 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (R$ 2,237) | R$ 2,069 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (R$ 714) | R$ 595 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 28 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 92) | R$ 18 | + 401% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 481) | R$ 241 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 191) | R$ 226 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 505) | R$ 366 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (R$ 677) | R$ 263 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,228 (R$ 138,805) | R$ 104,390 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (R$ 405) | R$ 225 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 40) | R$ 49 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (R$ 201) | R$ 242 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.79 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 112) | R$ 51 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 198) | R$ 99 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 126) | R$ 57 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (R$ 818) | R$ 201 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (R$ 308) | R$ 195 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (R$ 2,728) | R$ 4,213 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.09 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 200) | R$ 117 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
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